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Serial Number Date Place from Person from Person to Abstract
b.009001 1760/11/18 Albany Amherst, General Empowering Colonel Burton to draw warrants for the subsistence of the 48th Regiment. (Page 1)
b.009002 Burton, Colonel Haldimand, Colonel 1760(?)/07/ - (the date at the beginning is 4 on the endorsement it is 4 June, 1762) - Is on the point of starting on a campaign. The expenses of forces at Three Rivera to be drawn for, &c. General Gage has got 22nd Regiment. Leaves his family to Haldimand's care. The composition of the 1st Division. (Page 2)
b.009003 1762/08/15 Havana Burton, Colonel Haldimand, Colonel The reduction of Havana. (Page 4)
b.009004 1762/12/26 New York Burton, Colonel Haldimand, Colonel Is recovering health. Will leave for Canada as soon as the lakes are passable. Kepple has taken a sixty gun French ship of war, and a large convoy off Havana. (Page 5)
b.009005 1763/01/22 New York Burton, Colonel Haldimand, Colonel Is leaving for Trois Rivières, The terms of the treaty of peace. Home politics. (Page 6)
b.009006 1763/01/22 New York Burton, Colonel Haldimand, Colonel Enclosing Royal Proclamation. (Page 8)
b.009007 1763/02/21 Montreal Burton, Colonel Haldimand, Colonel Arrival at Montreal; Mrs. Burton to be sent up. The power of drawing warrants. Rumoured loss of Captain Lotteridge in Missisquoi Bay. (Page 9)
b.009008 1763/06/12 New York Amherst, General Burton, Colonel Murders by Southern Indians ; to take precautions should messages come from them to Indians in his Government (Three Rivers). (Page 10)
b.009009 Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor 1763/07/(?) - (in French) Quebec might go to Montreal without inconvenience. (Page 15)
b.009010 1763/08/21 New York Amherst, General Burton, Governor Bouquet's expedition against the Southern Indians ; apathy of the Philadelphians ; militia formed in Virginia. General expectations among the Indians as far as Nova Scotia. Precautions to be taken. (Page 11)
b.009011 1763/11/10 Montreal Burton, Governor Murray, General The troops in this (Montreal) Government very thinly scattered. Troops must be sent to Fort William Augustus and Oswegatchie. Desertion at the latter place ; any attempt during winter or spring will likely be made there. The reinforcements might be most quickly sent from Three Rivers. (Page 13)
b.009012 1763/11/12 Quebec Murray, General Burton, Governor Haldimand has consented Quebec. to send the troops wanted (see p. 13) from Three Rivers to be replaced by men from Quebec. (Page 14)
b.009013 1763/11/17 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Respecting the arrangements for sending troops to Montreal. The garrison at Detroit well and Indians sickening of the affair. (Page 16)
b.009014 1763/11/18 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) General Murray to send troops from Quebec to Montreal ; has asked for a company from Three Rivers but does not believe himself warranted in lessening the number of troops without order from General Amherst or pressing necessity. (Page 17)
b.009015 1763/11/20 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor The troops from Quebec to continue their march to Montreal ; encloses letter (in French) to Captains of Militia to give them assistance. (Page 18)
b.009016 1763/11/20 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The arrangements for reinforcements (see previous letters). Outrages by Indians at Oswegatchie. (Page 20)
b.009017 1763/11/22 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The arrangement about troops to Montreal. The company at Maskinongé will be ready to march at an hour's notice. (Page 21)
b.009018 1763/11/24 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Enclosing letters. (Page 22)
b.009019 1763/11/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The troops on the march. Orders sent to Maskinonge. Detachment at St. François will be safe from surprise. Report of the peaceful feeling of the St. Francis Indians, but not to trust them too far. (Page 23)
b.009020 1763/11/27 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Arrival of troops at Montreal. Safe arrival of detachment at Fort William Augustus ; all quiet there and at La Galette. (Page 25)
b.009021 1763/12/12 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Packets of letters sent General Amherst have not reached. Reports from upper posts, Indian reports say that Ottawas intend attacking Oswegatchie during the winter. (Page 26)
b.009022 1763/12/14 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Loss of a convoy to the Detroit. Indian truce Montreal. with that garrison. (Page 27)
b.009023 1763/12/26 Three Rivers Haldimand, General Burton, Governor (in French) The delay in delivery of .letters vexatious. The loss of so many men by Indian attacks is unfortunate. The company at Maskinonge still ready, but if they are not wanted soon will give them more room as they are restricted in their quarters. (Page 28)
b.009024 1763/12/29 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Cannot say when the Company at Maskinonge will be wanted. (Page 29)
b.009025 1764/01/01 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The troops from Maskinonge would have started but for the doubts about the roads. If the danger to the garrison of Montreal increases might send other troops also, as all is quiet at Three Rivers.(Page 30)
b.009026 1764/01/04 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The reinforcements for Montreal ; the passage of the Repentigny not yet safe. No news from the Upper Country; hopes everything is quiet there. (Page 32)
b.009027 1764/01/11 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The Assomption river sufficiently taken ; has sent march route for troops. (Page 33)
b.009028 1764/01/17 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Hopes the troops: have arrived safely. Captain Campbell to rejoin his Corps. (Page 34)
b.009029 1764/01/18 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Safe arrival of troops from Maskinonge. Captain Campbell has received orders to go to Three Rivers, All quiet above. Impatient for news from Crown Point. (Page 35)
b.009030 1764/01/22 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Sends letters. Murray real. appointed Governor of Quebec. His own (Burton's) destination yet uncertain. (Page 36)
b.009031 1764/01/24 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Arrival of Colonel Christie ; left for Quebec. Apparently no change in the situation ; never asked anything, so is easy. Is surprised at the difference between what was supposed to be Canada and what forms the Province of Quebec now. (Page 37)
b.009032 1764/02/13 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Has received enquiry from General Murray as to papers respecting this country (Three Rivers?) and copy of paragraph from Lord Halifax: Would be glad. to hear from Burton as to position of affairs. (Page 38)
b.009033 1764/02/14 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Respecting paper money. (Page 39)
b.009034 1764/02/21 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Paper money ; no dealers in it at Three Rivers ; if any they must be in Quebec and Montreal. The party spirit in England prevents definite arrangements being made for this country. (Page 43)
b.009035 1764/02/16 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Unsatisfactory state of their position. The mode adopted with respect to registering paper money and of treating it officially. Its disposal. List of that registered at Three Rivers. (Page 40)
b.009036 1764/02/23 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Paper money dealers. Faction at home. News expected from Crown Point. (Page 44)
b.009037 1764/03/03 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Men sent from Quebec and Three Rivers to Montreal. (Page 46)
b.009038 1764/03/08 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The steps he is taking to raise his quota of the Battalion. (Page 48) Summary of letter of 13 March to the same effect. (Page 50)
b.009039 1764/03/11 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Will follow tho same method as Governor Murray in raising Volunteers. (Page 49)
b.009040 1764/03/14 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Further respecting the raising of Canadian Volunteers. (Page 51)
b.009041 1764/03/20 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Officers for the Volunteers; the mistaken ideas of the men about their time of service. Will keep the Volunteers raised in Three Rivers until they are required at Montreal. (Page 52)
b.009042 1764/03/22 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The arrangements for Officers ; men do not come in fast ; hopes to have the number completed by the opening of navigation, &c. (Page 53)
b.009043 1764/03/24 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Has received Governor Murray's remedy for difficulties in recruiting. Will follow his example it necessary. (Page 54)
b.009044 1764/03/27 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Battalion of Canadians to be raised. Has written to Governor Murray on the subject, but does not know yet whether his commission as Governor of the Province has arrived. (Page 47)
b.009045 1764/03/27 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The second company has left Quebec ; hopes his own will soon be ready. Will send warrant for the pay of the 21th Regiment. Two deserters sent for trial. (Page 55)
b.009046 1764/03/28 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Letters aknowledged. Respecting the Volunteers and warrant for the 27th; will try the deserters. (Page 56)
b.009047 1764/04/05 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The movements of Volunteer Companies &c. (Page 57)
b.009048 1764/04/09 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Letters sent. Concerning Volunteers ; hopes to have the regiment despatched on the 16th to Lachine on the way to Oswego. Returns of paper money to be made. Personal news &c. (Page 58)
b.009049 1764/04/11 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Hopes that the presence of General Amherst in London will be of advantage to those here. Burton's acceptance of Governorship of Montreal; Hopes for nothing for himself Paper money return. The Volunteers will be sent off before. the end of the week. The engagement of additional men. Murray's unfounded anticipations of raising men in Quebec. (Page 60)
b.009050 1764/04/12 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The Lieutenant Governorship of Montreal. The returns of paper money. The arrangements for sending off the Canadian Battalion. Anticipations of Governor Murray falsified. Prohibition of Indian trade with Upper Country. (Page 63)
b.009051 1764/04/12 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Recommending M. de Montizambert. Arrangements about the Three Rivers Company, pay &c. and the reimbursing of M. de Montizambert for the expenses of supernumeraries. (Page 65)
b.009052 1764/04/17 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Concerning Canadian Volunteers. Suggest a proclamation to ascertain what decision the Canadians and French have taken as to remaining in or leaving Canada. (Page 66)
b.009053 1764/04/19 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Praises the Three Rivers Volunteers. They have left for Lachine. Approves of suggested proclamation us to French &c., desirous to leave or remain in the country. Respecting the Indian trade. (Page 68)
b.009054 1764/04/25 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The last batteaux have left Lachine with the Three Rivers company on board. Hopes General Gage will be made Commander in Chief. (Page 69)
b.009055 1764/05/03 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Respecting letter. No word from Major Rigoville since leaving the Cedars. (Page 70)
b.009056 1764/05/08 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Report as to intention. of the French to remain in the country cannot be made till the time allowed has expired. Would not be surprised if no definite arrangements made for the country till then. Is surprised Claus has sent no message to the Indians. (Page 71)
b.009057 1764/05/09 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The list of those intending to return to France not yet sent. Major Rigoville and corps to leave Oswegatchie. Congress at Caughnawaga satisfactory. A large body of Indians to be sent off for Sir W. Johnson's. Abenaquis have received a message through two chiefs. (Page 72)
b.009058 1764/05/16 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The Caughnawagas to leave for Sir W. Johnson's next day to join the Five Nations. The returns of emigrants to France, &c. (Page 73)
b.009059 1764/05/22 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor Glad the Caughnawagas are leaving. Only two of the Tête de Boules Indians yet arrived ; eagerness of the traders to get their peltry. Has sent a number of emigrants to Governor Murray. Page (Page 74)
b.009060 1764/05/29 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Has received letters from Captain Montizambert ; Corps in good order ; expects the Campaign to be short. The daily allowance proposed to be given to Lieut. Governors has been stopped. (Page 75)
b.009061 1764/05/30 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor No letter from Calcraft mentlons the pay to Canadian Governors ; Chief Justice Gregory arrived at Quebec. Murray's commission to arrive by Holland, who leaves London about the middle of April. (Page 76)
b.009062 1764/05/31 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Has heard of the expected arrival of Holland with commission and arrangements for this country. Asks about Burton's method of making returns of paper money. (Page 77)
b.009063 1764/06/02 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Is sending registry of paper money to Quebec to be forwarded to Lord Halifax. (Page 78)
b.009064 1764/06/08 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Will follow the example of Burton in sending off the registry of paper money. (Page 79)
b.009065 1764/06/18 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor All quiet at Detroit ; Canadian Volunteers at work on the carrying places at Niagara. Sir W. Johnson to hold congress there in July. Bradstreet ill at Albany. Has stopped seven canoes from Michillimackinack at Carillon. (Page 80)
b.009066 1764/07/03 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Prospect of a peaceful campaign for the Canadian Volunteers. Burton is well rid of the Indians, probably attracted by the remembrance of the rum. (Page 81)
b.009067 1764/07/05 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Will forward letter. (Page 82)
b.009068 1764/07/06 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor All quiet at Niagara and Detroit. Arrival of Bradstreet at Oswego very ill. Sir W. Johnson expects his congress to result in peace; the mischief in Pennsylvania and Virginia was committed by Shawanese and Delawares. Has succeeded in getting the Ottawas to congress. Is anxious for definite settlement of government of the country. (Page 83)
b.009069 1764/07/17 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Complains of the increasing irregularity in receiving letters ; the inconveniences of the situation increase rather than diminish, so that he would like a quiet life. His allowance as Governor. Peace with Southern Indians desirable. Distrusts the Delawares and Shawanese. The deficiency in iron from the forges caused by the difference in the store scales. Deserters sent for trial. (Page 85)
b.009070 1764/07/18 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor No staff fixed for America, nor government for Canada. General Monckton's court martial. No pay to be got for the Canadian Governors. Cannot therefore, send an order for proportion to Haldimand during his (Burton's) absence at Havana. The deserters arrived; mail irregularities. The deficiency in iron. The Indian congress at Niagara. All quiet at Michillimackinack. (Page 87)
b.009071 1764/07/24 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The delay 10 settling the government of Canada. Respecting the deferred pay to the Governors and his reason for asking the order on Mr. Calcraft. The next letter is a copy with a paragraph added, respecting the Indian congress and that some of the St. Francis Indians are planting Indian corn in the interior with the purpose of retiring there. (Page 89)
b.009072 1764/08/08 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Prospect of settling about the governments. Has taken measures to check the receipts and issues of the iron at the store. Anticipates that the forges will be transferred to private individuals. (Page 92)
b.009073 1764/08/08 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor The receipt of Governor Murray's commission should settle their position. Respecting the deficiency in the weight of iron. To make arrangements about the accounts in case any private person gets the forges. (Page 94)
b.009074 1764/08/14 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The deficiency in the iron. A man of the 27th the thief, having made false keys. Duplicates ef the declaration of the weight will be sent. (Page 96)
b.009075 1764/08/29 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Respecting letters. Justices of Peace much wanted in Montreal. (Page 97)
b.009076 1764/08/30 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Letters will be forwarded. Shall be glad at the arrival of one of the Council for the administration of justice. (Page 98)
b.009077 1764/09/13 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor No civil judicature yet established. Reports as to new Governors for Montreal and Three Rivers. Is thoroughly home sick. Hears that the Province is to be divided into two districts - Quebec and Montreal. The Rivers St. Maurice and Godfroi to be the boundaries. All quiet at Detroit. Bradstreet and his army arrived there. (Page 99)
b.009078 1764/10/04 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Sends letter from General Gage, not to be spoken of till they meet. Asks Haldimand to come to Montreal on matters of consequence. (Page 101)
b.009079 1764/10/06 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) The state of his health prevents him from going to Montreal. Has sent Mr. Gugy, to whom he can open his mind without risk. Congratulates Burton on escaping the frightful labyrinth. If he (Haldimand) must spend the winter there it will certainly be the last. (Page 104)
b.009080 1764/10/07 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Regrets Haldimand's illness. Has been appointed to the command of the troops in the district of Montreal. In case he does not remain in Canada, Haldimand to command. Has obtained leave of absence and will sail for home by the 20th. Urges Haldimand to come to Montreal to receive papers, &c. Has written Murray that he has resigned Lieut. Governorship. (Page 102)
b.009081 1764/10/09 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Will leave all he can to see him, if his health permits. Will leave at once if he is able. (Page 105)
b.009082 1764/10/09 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Is appointed Brigadier General on the staff of North America; has changed his mind as to going to England and will remain. No need of Haldimand to come to Montreal in his present state of health. (Page 106)
b.009083 1764/10/16 Haldimand, Governor Burton, Governor (in French) Congratulates Burton on his appointment, The journey to Quebec has increased his indisposition but will leave for Montreal as soon as he is well enough. (Page 107)
b.009084 1764/10/17 Montreal Burton, Governor Haldimand, Governor Acknowledges letters &c. (Page 108)
b.009085 1764/11/15 No signature (Governor Murray ?) Apparently addressed to General Burton. Arrival of sick Canadian Volunteers at Montreal. Proposed method of settling the accounts of Canadian corps. (Page 109)
b.009086 1764/11/21 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) Sends letter from Governor Murray. The method of paying Canadian Volunteers. (Page 110)
b.009087 1764/11/22 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor Sends Haldimand his answer to Governor Murray for perusal. (Page 111)
b.009088 1764/11/27 Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) The arrangements he thinks desirable for settling with the Volunteers from the Government of Three Rivers and disbanding them. (Page 112)
b.009089 1764/11/28 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor No instructions from Governor Murray about Volunteers. Cannot send down the companies till he leaves, Refers him to the officer for an account of this extraordinary campaign. (Page 114)
b.009090 1764/12/01 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) Captain Brown goes to Montreal to disband the Volunteers. Encloses letter to M. De Montizambert with instructions, &c. (Page 115)
b.009091 1765/01/14 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor General Gage appointed Commander in Chief. Colonel Bouquet's success, &c. (Page 116)
b.009092 1765/01/19 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor The 28th Regiment (in three divisions) marches for Pointe aux Trembles. Asks Haldimand to assist it with provisions, &c., at Three Rivers. The Royal Americana on the way to Montreal. (Page 117)
b.009093 Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) Congratulations on the appointment of General Gage and success of Bouquet. Will do all he can for the 28th Regiment. Had proposed visiting Quebec and Montreal but is afraid of the state of his health. (Page 118)
b.009094 1765/01/22 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor The arrival of the Royal Americans earlier than expected has obliged him to send off 1st Division of the 28th Regiment before he could let Haldimand know. Respecting Bouquet, &c. (Page 119)
b.009095 1765/01/29 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) The arrival of the 28th Regiment. The arrival of the 2nd Battalion (Royal Americans) at Montreal. (Page 121)
b.009096 1765/02/01 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor The movements of the 28th Regiment and the Royal Americans. (Page 122)
b.009097 1765/02/28 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) Enclosing letters &c. Page 45.
b.009098 1765/04/27 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor Enclosing official intimation by General Gage of his (Burton) being appointed Brigadier General in North America. (Page 123)
b.009099 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General No date (April 1765) - (in French) The intimation of General Burton's appointment. Asks leave of absence Touching Col. Bouquet. (Page 124)
b.009100 1765/05/02 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor Thanks, &c. Leave of absence will be granted. Captain Holmes to command the troops in his absence. Arrangements about the forges &c. (Page 125)
b.009101 1765/05/07 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) Making arrangements for leaving. Is responsible to the Commander in Chief about the forges and iron. Hopes to obtain some remuneration in this respect. (Page 127)
b.009102 1765/05/20 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) If he cannot get a passage at Quebec will go by Lake Champlain and spend the summer at Crown Point with his battalion. Sees by Quebec Gazette, Burton's name mentioned in the promotion of Generals. (Page 131)
b.009103 1765/05/10 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor Haldimand's arrangements for leaving. The arrangements about the forges. The money matters between them. A company of Royal Americans gone to Crown Point ; the rest to follow ; Haldimand's baggage will be sent by the Transport sloop. (Page 129)
b.009104 1765/05/25 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) The monthly returns and distribution of troops in Three Rivers district. Will go to Quebec to see about a ship. The wretchedness cause ; by the fire in Montreal. (Page 132)
b.009105 1765/05/26 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor Thanks &c. Haldimand's baggage will be forwarded. Dreadful fire in Montreal ; exertions of the military saved the rest of the town. (Page 133)
b.009106 1765/06/18 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor Troops to be removed from the town of Three Rivers during the assizes. (Page 134)
b.009107 1765/06/21 Montreal Burton, General Haldimand, Governor The forges at Three Rivers having passed into the hands of the civil government the accounts are to be made up. (Page 135)
b.009108 1765/06/28 Three Rivers Haldimand, Governor Burton, General (in French) Troops removed from the town during the assizes. Sends monthly returns and has transferred the command to Captain Holmes. The arrangement of stores, &c. (Page 137)
b.009109 1765/07/05 Quebec Haldimand, Colonel Burton, General (in French) Has made arrangements about the iron and stores sent to Quebec. Will settle personnaly with Commander in Chief in New York. Is to leave next morning. (Page 138)
